Hadal nin si u yiri, ninna si u qaaday
HEnglish Translation
One said it one way, another took it another
Context & Meaning
People interpret words differently — communication requires clarity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Hadal waa la kala odhan og yahay, Ilaahayna waa la kala bari og yahay
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
People know how to talk to each other, and God kno...
Hadal lama wadaagee, caano la wadaagaa
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Words aren't shared, but milk is
Habaar waalid ma hadho
A parent's curse never misses
A parent's curse never misses
Haani guntay ka tolantaa
A pot is patched at its base
A pot is patched at its base
Hamba soor ma aha
Foam isn't food
Foam isn't food
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.